Canister Collection Effort in Dedham Raises Hundreds for Jimmy Fund

The town of Dedham has helped raise hundreds of dollars in donations for the Jimmy Fund, according to a letter sent to Dedham Patch on Friday by Dedham Police Chief Michael d’Entremont.

The letter can be read in full below:

Dear Editor,

Each year, the Massachusetts Chiefs of Police Association participates in multiple events to support the Jimmy Fund. One of these events is the Mass Chiefs/Jimmy Fund Canister Collection Program. Through this program, collection canisters are placed on counters in businesses statewide to collect donations for the Jimmy Fund.

In Dedham this year, canisters were placed at the Dedham Community Theatre, Tedeschi’s Food Shop, Terri’s Market, Anthony’s Beer and Wine, Mimi’s News, Gilberts Wine and Spirits and Rudy’s Gulf Express. Through the generosity of these businesses and their patrons, $404.00 was collected and sent to the Jimmy Fund.

On behalf of the Massachusetts Chiefs of Police Association and the Dedham Police Department, I would like to thank all those businesses and their patrons who supported the Mass Chiefs/Jimmy Fund Canister Collection Program.

Michael d’Entremont

Chief of Police

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